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Art and citizenship in conflictBritish women war artists, 1939–45
Art and Citizenship in Conflict examines the work of women war artists in order to highlight the complexity of citizenship and gender in Britain during the Second World War. Evelyn Dunbar, Mary Kessell, Ethel Gabain, Stella Schmolle, and Laura Knight, among others, were commissioned by the War Artists' Advisory Committee (WAAC) to document the millions of women who took up sometimes unconventio…
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Exploring American Girlhood through 50 Historic Treasures
Who are the girls that helped build America? Conventional history books shed little light on the influence and impact of girls' contributions to society and culture. This oversight is challenged by Girl Museum and their team, who give voices to the most neglected, yet profoundly impactful, historical narratives of American history: young girls. Exploring American Girls' History through 50 His…
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Picturing the RomanticNew perspectives on European Romanticism(s) in the visu…
European Romanticism in the visual arts has always been defined by transnational transfer processes. It is surprising that international aspects of Romantic movements have been, in contrast to literary studies, a gap in art historical research. Picturing the Romantic addresses this issue and reveals new perspectives on European Romanticism(s) in the visual arts by reconsidering the phenomenon's…
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Collecting and ProvenanceA Multidisciplinary Approach
The study of provenance—the history of the creation and ownership of an artefact, work of art, or specimen—provides insights into the history of taste and collecting, illuminating the social, economic, and historic trends in which an object was created and collected. It is as much a history of people as it is of objects, and its study often reveals intricate networks of relationships, patte…
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Strategic Communication in Event Planning for Corporations, Nonprofits, and I…
A Practical Guide to Strategic Communication in Event Planning for Modern Organizations and Individuals Strategic Communication in Event Planning for Corporations, Nonprofits, and Individuals is a modern, comprehensive guide to the full lifecycle of event planning, from pre-event analysis to post-event evaluation. With a focus on the strategic integration of communication, this textbook equips…
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Historical Dictionary of Animation and Cartoons
Historical Dictionary of Animation and Cartoons is intended to provide an overview of the animation industry and its historical development. The animation industry has been in existence as long (some would argue longer) than cinema, yet it has had less exposure in terms of the discourse of moving-image history. This book introduces animation by considering the various definitions that have been…
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KanpaiThe History of Sake
Sake, Japan's iconic rice-based alcoholic drink, has been central to Japanese culture for over 1,300 years. Traditionally made with rice, water and k?ji mould, it was consumed in early brewpubs and was vital to samurai rituals and festivals. Sake's story includes homebrewers like clan matriarchs, ancient princes and modern political activists who defied laws to keep homebrewing alive. Temples r…
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MichelangeloA Reference Guide to His Life and Works
Michelangelo: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works cover the life and works of Michelangelo Buonarroti. Michelangelo is considered to be one of the greatest masters in history and he produced some of the most notable icons of civilization, including the Sistine Ceiling frescoes, the Moses, and the Pietà at St. Peter's. Includes a detailed chronology of Michelangelo's life, family, and work…
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Bernard Palissy and the Arts of the Earth
Bernard Palissy, a French Renaissance artisan philosopher, saw intelligence and consciousness across all forms of life – soils, plants, animals – rejecting human superiority long before modern environmentalism. Known for crafting ceramic ware, fountains and grottos for royal patrons, Palissy used his knowledge of earth and agriculture to develop a unique, sometimes controversial philosophy …
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L'occhio sinteticoLa trasformazione della fotografia nell'era dell'intelligen…
Fred Ritchin scrive un'analisi lucida e documentata sul destino della fotografia nell'epoca dell'intelligenza artificiale. L'occhio sintetico è uno strumento imprescindibile per interpretare criticamente il nuovo contesto visivo contemporaneo. Viviamo in un'epoca in cui duecento milioni di fotografie vengono realizzate ogni ora. La maggior parte poi viene caricata online, modificata, condivisa…
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